Foster Carer Support Worker for Permanency Program

Creating Links; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging up to $15,900 pa

Meals & entertainment card worth $2,?

Internal and external training

Employee Assistance Program

Novated Lease

Rewards Shopping Discount

Novated Lease Tax Benefits

Job summary

Creating Links is seeking a Carer Support Worker to join our Permanency Support Program. You will help recruit, assess, train and support foster carers so they can provide safe, nurturing care for children and young people.

Working closely with case managers, you will support carers throughout their authorisation and care journey, including when placements change or challenges arise. You will deliver pre-authorisation and ongoing training, coaching and support groups for carers, provide regular

Qualifications

• Degree or diploma with relevant experience in child protection or foster care.
• Experience conducting carer assessments, home visits and compliance checks.
• Knowledge of the Permanency Support Program (PSP) and related legislation.
• Ability to deliver training and support groups, including for CALD communities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Support carer recruitment through information sessions and community outreach.
• Conduct carer assessments and authorisation reviews, including home visits and reporting.
• Deliver pre-authorisation and ongoing training and support groups for carers.
• Provide supervision and practical support to carers, including during placement challenges.
• Contribute to placement matching and support children, young people and carers through transitions.
• Respond to urgent concerns and participate in after-hours rostered service.
• Maintain accurate records and support quality assurance and continuous improvement.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Trauma-informed practice

Culturally safe practice

Conflict resolution

Report writing

Education

Degree in Social Work, Social Science, Psychology or related field

Diploma with at least 3 years of relevant experience

Job description

Creating Links is seeking a Carer Support Worker to join our Permanency Support Program. You will help recruit, assess, train and support foster carers so they can provide safe, nurturing care for children and young people.

Working closely with case managers, you will support carers throughout their authorisation and care journey, including when placements change or challenges arise. You will deliver pre-authorisation and ongoing training, coaching and support groups for carers, provide regular